{"product_id":"fluval-c2-hang-on-filter-foam-pad","title":"Fluval C2 Hang On Filter Foam Pad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first line of defence in your Fluval C2's five-stage filter — genuine replacement foam.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the coarse mechanical pad that sits in stage one of the C2 hang-on filter, catching large particles and debris before the water reaches the chemical and biological stages behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuine Fluval part\u003c\/strong\u003e — manufacturer catalogue number 14005, made to fit the C2 chamber exactly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-cell foam\u003c\/strong\u003e — coarse enough to trap large debris without choking flow the way a dense pad would.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable\u003c\/strong\u003e — rinse in used tank water and reuse until it stops springing back into shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval C2 Hang On Filter only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMedia type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoarse mechanical foam, stage 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my filter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pad is sized for the Fluval C2 chamber specifically. The C3 uses part 14006 and the C4 uses part 14007 — same shape, different size. Check the model printed on your filter housing before ordering; a C3 pad will not seat properly in a C2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich C series foam pad do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoam pad part number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval C2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval C3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFluval C4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14007\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse in a bucket of tank water — not tap water, whose chlorine or chloramine can harm the bacteria colonised on the media downstream. Fluval's general guidance is to check media monthly and expect to replace mechanical pads roughly every 2–3 months, sooner in heavily stocked tanks or if the pad has torn or stays compressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for the Fluval C2 only, in freshwater or marine setups. Not a fit for any other filter model, including the visually similar C3 and C4.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluval C2 Hang On Filter Poly\/Foam Pad — the stage 2 pad that catches what this one misses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluval C2 Hang On Filter Zeo-Carb — the chemical stage that sits behind both foam stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluval C2 Hang On Filter Up To 115ltr — the unit this part belongs to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine Fluval replacement media, covered by your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this fit my Fluval C3?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — the C3 uses part 14006. This pad (14005) is sized for the C2 chamber only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow do I know it needs replacing rather than just rinsing?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep rinsing it as long as it springs back into shape. Replace it once it stays compressed, has visibly torn, or the clog indicator on the filter keeps rising soon after a clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I rinse it under the tap?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse tank water instead where possible — tap water's chlorine or chloramine can harm the beneficial bacteria that colonise the media.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293297656099,"sku":"FLC01A","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-c2-hang-on-filter-foa-43875482239267.webp?v=1790236671","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-c2-hang-on-filter-foam-pad","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}